Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend a story about leach, and answer questions about the story.
Materials and Prep
- A children's book about leach
- Pen or pencil
- Blank paper
Activities
- Read the story about leach together. Pay attention to the illustrations and discuss them as you go along.
- After reading, ask the student to retell the story in their own words. Encourage them to include important details and the main idea.
- Write down a few comprehension questions about the story on the blank paper. For example: "What was leach's favorite activity?", "Where did leach live?", "How did leach feel at the end of the story?"
- Have the student answer the questions in complete sentences. Encourage them to refer back to the text for evidence.
- Review the answers together and discuss any misunderstandings or areas for improvement.
First Grade Talking Points
- "Today we are going to read a story about leach."
- "As we read, pay attention to the pictures and think about what is happening in the story."
- "After we finish reading, I want you to tell me what happened in the story in your own words."
- "Now, I have some questions about the story for you to answer. Remember to use complete sentences and look back at the story for help."
- "Let's go over the answers together and see how well you understood the story."